HEALTH & FITNESS
DEPARTMENT OFFERINGS
9TH GRADE
HEALTH 9 (PEH111)
Grade Level: 9
Length of Class: 1 Semester, linked with PE 9 or Weight Training 9
Credit:.5 Health
Prerequisite: None
Health is required of all 9th graders and is a graduation requirement. The 9th grade year is a time of many changes and many decisions. Health is designed to help students learn about their changing bodies, to aid them in maintaining optimum health as a life-long process, and to show students how to take responsibility for making healthy choices. Units include: mental health, stress, self-esteem, peer pressure, suicide, decision-making, nutrition, sexual health, smoking, alcohol, and drugs. This class will include the Health and Fitness Classroom Based Assessment.
PE 9 (PEH112)
Grade Level: 9
Length of Class: 1 Semester
Credit:.5 Physical Education
Prerequisite: None
Required: P.E. Uniform
This class focuses on the development of physical fitness, and a better understanding of team and individual activities. You will also focus on the ability to work with peers and gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to make positive decisions, which promote a physically active and healthy life. Activities will include: team & individual sports and physical fitness/ conditioning. Written rules, skills and fitness tests may be given in all units.
9th WEIGHT TRAINING (PEH120)
Grade Level: 9
Length of Class: 1 Semester
Credit:.5 Physical Education
Prerequisite: None
Required: P.E. Uniform
This class is designed to introduce students to the high school conditioning and strength program. This is a rigorous class and students are expected to work at high levels of intensity in both conditioning and weight training. Students will be graded on their daily performance as well as their improvements in strength, cardiovascular endurance, speed and agility. All students are welcome, but in particular, student athletes are encouraged to take this class.
10TH THROUGH 12TH GRADE OPTIONS
WEIGHT TRAINING (PEH313/PEH314)
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length of Class: Year-Long
Credit: 1 Physical Education
Prerequisite: None
Required: P.E. Uniform
This class is focused on developing an individualized fitness plan focused on the five components of fitness. Students will gain knowledge in overall body conditioning, nutrition and the importance of developing the major muscles needed to maintain a healthy lifestyle. It consists of weight room training 3-4 days a week & 1-2 days of conditioning activities which may include circuit/interval training, plyometric training, running & jumping rope. All students are welcome, but in particular, student athletes are encouraged to take this class.
ZERO PERIOD WEIGHT TRAINING (PEH310/PEH320)
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length of Class: Year-Long
Credit: 1 Physical Education
Prerequisite: None
Required: P.E. Uniform
This class is focused on developing an individualized fitness plan focused on the five components of fitness. Students will gain knowledge in overall body conditioning, nutrition and the importance of developing the major muscles needed to maintain a healthy lifestyle. It consists of weight room training 3-4 days a week and 1-2 days of conditioning activities which may include circuit/interval training, plyometric training, running and jumping rope. All students are welcome, but in particular, student athletes are encouraged to take this class. This is an excellent class for those students whose academic schedule doesn't allow for a P.E. class during the day.
SPARTAN FITNESS (PEH329/PEH330)
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length of Class: Year-Long
Credit: 1 Physical Education
Prerequisite: None
Required: P.E. Uniform
This class will give students opportunities to improve personal fitness levels in a variety of ways. The class focuses on the five components of fitness and providing students with skills to enhance a lifetime of health and fitness. Students will gain knowledge in overall body conditioning, and the importance of developing the major muscles needed to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Students will gain knowledge necessary to track their fitness progress throughout the year. Activities may include: circuit training, speed walking, aerobics, fitness programs, running, weight training, yoga, pilates, medicine ball training, and other core exercises. Grades are based on participation, effort, and fitness testing.
TEAM SPORTS (PEH301/PEH302)
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length of Class: Year-Long
Credit: 1 Physical Education
Prerequisite: None
Required: P.E. Uniform
This class provides the student with the opportunity to participate in team sports and focus on advanced skill development. Units may consist of volleyball, basketball, soccer, softball, flag football, team handball. Weekly conditioning and general sport knowledge as well as personal fitness will be emphasized. Grades are based on participation, effort, attitude, fitness testing and game rules.
COMPETITIVE TEAM SPORTS (PEH349/PEH350)
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length of Class: Year-Long
Credit: 1 Physical Education
Prerequisite: None
Required: P.E. Uniform
This class will provide students an opportunity for a more competitive team sports experience, similar to intramurals. Team sports such as Basketball, Flag Football, Team Handball, and Softball will be offered and explored in depth with a highly competitive focus. Tournaments and skill development for each sport will be taught as well as rules, strategies, sportsmanship, teamwork, and officiating. Weekly conditioning and general sport knowledge as well as personal fitness will be emphasized. Grades are based on participation, effort, attitude, fitness testing and game rules.
RECREATIONAL SPORTS (PEH339/PEH340)
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length of Class: Year-Long
Credit: 1 Physical Education
Prerequisite: None
Required: P.E. Uniform
This class will prepare students to make choices in their recreational/leisure activities for life. Activities may include skills developed in badminton, tennis, softball, basketball, volleyball and weekly conditioning & walking. Weekly conditioning and general sport knowledge as well as personal fitness will be emphasized. Grades are based on participation, effort, attitude, fitness testing and game rules.
ADAPTIVE PE (PEH101/PEH102)
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length of Class: Year-Long
Credit: 1 Physical Education
Prerequisite: None
Required: P.E. Uniform
Adaptive PE is designed to enhance the gross and fine motor skills of each student. Students will participate in a variety of activities including individual and team sports skills as well as conditioning. Students will spend time encouraging and accommodating to the needs of all students.
ADAPTIVE PE PEER TUTOR (PEH103/PEH104)
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length of Class: Year-Long
Credit: 1 Physical Education
Prerequisite: Permission by Adaptive P.E. instructor is required to be a Peer Tutor
Required: P.E. Uniform
Grade is based on the amount of interaction made with their student partner, participation in class, ability to work with their partner on skill development, game situations and fitness. Weekly conditioning.